Now a leisure facility, the structure is currently one of the town’s buildings under threat!Ģ. The impressive structure housed three swimming pools, seven plunge pools and 69 private baths, divided into first, second and third class. Victoria Baths, the original baths, which opened in 1839 as ‘The Royal Victoria Baths,’ were replaced in 1871 by the present Italian and Grecian-style building. The annual Southport 24 Hour Race, organised by the WLYC is an endurance race of national standing.ġ. The lake is home to the West Lancashire Yacht Club and Southport Sailing Club, both of which organise dinghy racing. Marine Lake is nestled between the town centre and the sea, used for a variety of water-sports, including water-skiing, sailing and rowing. This walk begins at the corner of Nevill Street and The Promenade, outside Victoria Baths, and ends at the Southport Theatre and Convention Centre. The walks take between 30 minutes to an hour.įollowing on from the two Lord Street walks, and King’s Gardens, here are two others for your enjoyment, the ‘Marine Lake’ and ‘Rotten Row.’ The colourful pack with seven suggested walks has been produced by The Atkinson, Lord Street, and sponsored by Sefton Council, Friends of the Atkinson Art Gallery, the RSPB, and Visit Sefton & West Lancashire. Get your walking shoes on, here is part two of the new neat guide featuring a series of historic strolls ‘Southport Heritage Walks’ (£3.50) for all local history buffs.
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